inwardly

adverb in·ward·ly \ˈin-wərd-lē\

: in a way that is not openly shown or stated : on the inside

Full Definition of INWARDLY

: in the innermost being : mentally, spiritually

a : beneath the surface : internally <bled inwardly>

b : to oneself : privately <cursed inwardly>

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before 12th century

INWARDLY Defined for Kids

adverb in·ward·ly \ˈin-wərd-lē\

: in a way that is not openly shown or stated : privately <suffering inwardly> <She cursed inwardly.>

: on the inside <bleeding inwardly>

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